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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Tie Capitolan- Advocate considers the cam
paign carried ON by the reformers very
singular one. One would suppose, with the
Capitolian- Advocate, that reform party
would advocate some reform. neI not
aingle measure locking to the amelioration OF
fbe alleged troubles of the people have been
hroaehsd. Instead, all tho speakers who
have beeI, mt up by the reformers have con.
f;nad themselves TO q defense of Gen. Nichoils'
9, ADMINISTRATION and denuneiation of the pre-
cent nne--a course that does not require any
nart;cI,lar amount Of brilliancy or astuteness
The Canitoliau Advocate goes on to say, DIS
cussinr the statement of Gen. Robert > Fer
~ IF Iberia. made at the Rayne meeting,
that Gov. McEnery has no will OF his own,
hnt allows himself to be led:
Verify. no one can, more adVlsediy Iran
Cen Berry, refute this assertion. he knows
chat Gov MeEnery has pursued with an IRON
will a Isyee policy that he has carried 20 com,
ulete success that he has likewise sustained
ell-tlefned policy toward the public nnan-
ces that be has determinedly sought 20 iosser
:,lf the industries of the people, ana that his
| noIitical policy, as illustrated 10 the Iberia
ffronhles. has been of the firmest character
Arc these the evidences OF q weak ana
byacillating mind -
Rnt above all this, is it not fact that ele
| Wishes and advice of no man IN the parlssl
I III iberia have had more weight with GOV, Mc
Enery than the wishes and advice Oh zen
/ Perry. This we believe, can be Dorne ohb y
I an ir,snection Of the Endorsements TO the ap
i monuments in Gen. Perrys parish
This illustration will suffice 10 estapiisn sn'
/ fact. that the people of Louisiana are ihaee'
4 witnessing singular campaign.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

On last Saturday night at colored ball in
Tate's Cove Abe Winchester was killed, and
Henry Keller was shot in the side and arm by
Yute Tizano. All of the parties we're colored,
and bad whiskey was the cause Of the difficult
ty, Tizano was arrested and jailed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Owing to lack of space, we have been COM
peIled to condense "Piney Woods" correspon-
dence fully one half, but In doing so have en-
deayored 10 leave intact the most salient
points of his communication which will be
found in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

sixteenth year, and has always been in the
'front.' rank Of Louisiana country journalism.
Spicy, newsy and interesting, it has enjoyed
that success which its enterprise deserves, and
win no doubt continue to receive under the
s intelligent and liberal management of its
Wide.awake proprietor, L. e. Bently, Esq.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The ST. Mary's Academy for boys, under the
management of the following corps of teach
erg, opened its fall session on Thursday, Sept.
is. inst: Revs. Gilbert and j. +. Raymond,
Profs. III. g Lewis and III. Alfred Brillet.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The new ginnery and press of Messrs Gem
eres and Gentry, near SINNERS bridge, began
active work on last Monday morning, and are
ready to gin aud press all cotton, with dis
match at reasonable prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Dry, dryer. dryest Wells and eisterns CIV
ing ont, ponds in the prairies foot deep in
drst, and great many horses and cattle
wandering around famishing for water. When
will the parcbing drcuth be broken : Perhaps
by an equinoctial storm within the next few
DAYS
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

nNE hundred and seventy eight acres of
" land, mostly woodland, about fifteen
acres in cultivation, situated on bayou Tecbe
longing to the estate of the late Dr. James
Donovan. For particulars apply at this Of
fee. Sep. 10, 'S7-tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

On last Saturday a. little SON Of Mr. Heurte-
want, who resides west of town just out Of the
corporate limits, was bitten on the leg by q
buzzard, which produced blood poisoning, and
he now lies In i very precarious condition.
The unfortunate lad attempted to catch the
lOathsome bird, when it turned upon him and
tore a piece of flesh out Of his leg with its
beak poisoned from eating carrion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The St. Martin Reveille has entered its
fourth volume. The Reveille is good paper.
and ably represents the best interests Of its
parish, and we wish 1t q long and useful ca
rear in the field of journalism.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

f,xsarman Mahon, the Nestor of the Homo
Rnlers at Westminster, is eighty years
ald. Aid He firmly believes that he Will u I've y @
eae restored to it's old home IN Duotn sao
III Tr;sI, National Legislature, removed thence
1...s., irss vsssrs before bio was born He 10
SS ss.s Oldest man ever elected TO Parliament.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
Entertainment and Celebration.

nN FRIDAY. September 23d proximo, the
" ladies of Bayou Chicot will give an enter :
tainment in connection with the celebration OF
the 18th anniversary of the Calvary Baptist
Church at this place. All are cordially ln'
yited to attend. Proceeds to be used in re-
pairing the church A pleasant day is prom
ised ALL ,oo-
Bayou Chicot, La., Sept. II, 1897.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Any child nnder two years can be eompeG-
its,r lor Burke prize to the handsomest baby
the ps,iy question Ii will lie find hundred
esIs &c Them Is photograph ne think 50.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Thibodapx Sentinel: When the Pioneer ss e WI Wy
were neither suggested nor entered
0fa. ipto 81 Gov. McEnery, and also to confess
that neither Cen Nichols nor his sehool 1,sa
boards nor any one else under the Nienens s..
A,sministration ever made the slightest ei.orC .
to recover this money. it will then Ds san,e
enough for II To ask the Aentinei qa0sssoe1s
concerning that contract.
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Babies. Attention f!

w HEN shall have photographed eve
w hundred Babies, l shall review them
and that baby which i'll my estimation makes
the most beautiful picture will get life siEe
water color portrait worth fifty dollars. If
the babies come, one of them will get the pic
ture-of this you may be sure.
Sep 10. JNO. j. BURKE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

ql,a North Louisiana Fair takes place at
Shragenort, November sth to 18th inclusive,
Fsash nresninnas 81, 900. For premium lists
and general information address,
i'es72s r M. Il. ScoyELL,
Secretary, Shreveport. In.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
strayed or Stolen,

q SORREL mare, creole size, gentle aud
"A iu fine order has one ear split, a star on
forehead and branded on bip thus: ? and
Oh shoulder thus: Z. Another brand ap-
pears on the same shoulder, but is ipdistinct.
4 liberal reward will be paid for her return
to j. X. SAEDOZ,
Sept 10. Opelousss. La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Mr.. Jos. Bloch has just received Car load
Of fresh family -four which he is selling cheap.
See his advertisement for prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

We take pleasure in directing attention to
the announcement, in another column, OF the
celebration of the 10th anniversary OF lne
Rantist church of Bhyou Chicot, said TO DO
the Oldest west of the Mississippi river, which
interesting event win take place next Friday,
the 23d inst Grand preparations are being
Iaade to insure pleasant and enjoyable time
to ali who may attend. The object is most
cesa The lady managers have our thanks for
courteous invitation TO their festival.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The reformers claim the ST. Landry deiega-
tion for Nichols Well, now, perhaps, may
be so, when the convention meets 1t might be
nthArWise
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Pursuant to the above authority vested m
me. there will be Mass Meeting of Democrats
at the Grand Coteau Z. r. Depot on satnraays y
the 9TH september, 1887, for the purpose 81 Of
selecting delegates 70 represent the pafas %
S,.rsna;on r.. fo he held 10 Baton Rouge on The
os,b Sentamber. 1887, to nominate candidate
for for the 6th Congressional District .,,,vr,
President Parish Democratic Executive
COMMITTEES for the Parish of st. Landry.
Opelonsas, Sept. 10th, 1887
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

wEATHER AND FARM Some light local
.showera have fallen in tew localities during
the past week, but not sufficient to do any
cood, The hot cum and dry weather are IN
fiuring the potato, cane and pea crops very
seyerelv and the yield will be very short. Ihe
cotton that has been stripped OF foliage Dy
two M ~ three weeks. Planters are 30 rushed
with cotton picking chat but little corn has
been gathered. The cotton crop will be
short one, but the staple is of very superior
quality.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

New cotton, rice, hay and cotton seed have
been coming in briskly during the past week
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

See notice of meeting of Parish Alliance il
another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

EoR SALE. - young maEe and COLI ana
three year old hlly, can ns nisa at = pssk 1'A'
On application ut this elllce.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
JuDICIAL NOTICES
~----------,->-- ---s.f
SHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish ST. Landry, No. l42as
Florestine C. Schwing VS.. William r. SchWing.

BY virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out OF the 18th Judicial
District Court, i'll and for the parish
of St. Landry, in the above entitled euit,
and to me- directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House, in the town
of Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on SAT-
URDA Y, the 18th day of September, 1887, ut
Ii o'clock II. ln., the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
The undivided two-thirds OF certain lot of
ground. in St. Landry parish, State of Louiei
ana, situated just below the town OF Wash
iugton, on the Courtablean Bayou, having
front on said bayou of two hundred and ten
feet, by depth back between parallel lines
to the continuation of Trainor street. The
upper line measuring four chains, and the {
lower line measuring five chains; said lot con-
tanning one and three quarter acTek mere
or less, and bounded north by D strip
OF land twenty feet wide adj0iRsaR
Elizabeth street or corporation linesS "a,
laid off OH map of Gantt's addith 4ner
| town, south by Ebert GanttseR I4sssAic
| west by continuation of TrA sS oAt
| gether with said undivided Il,
| lot is mortgagcd likewise the 1T.
thirds of all the buildings, lnae:A. go ,cf-
other improvements on said lot 9payaSg al he
| be put thereon, said property he a. C. Dean
| the Pelican Oil Mill
| Seized in the above entitled b;r;e
Terms-cash: :--ey ey.seven even
1o-luly L, ssSS =, sby land
| --~------ puhiif
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

~. saiirssd s1epof Also business stand
;.sha center 81 tpwn. Appiy ~ this ofice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
Opelousas, Sept. 10, 1887
RooMs DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
-'O for the Parish of st. Landry,
Opeiousas, Sept. 9Th, 1887.

Opeiousas, Sept. 9Th, 1857
p,,rs,,.nt tn n call Of the President of the
.o,,.,stF.a the members of the Dem. Ex.
Gnmnittea for the parish OF st. LANDRY, az
semhled This day, when on EEoli call tue men.
hers from all the wards were preseaR o3s
the fourth ward t.
The object of the meeting having been ex,
planned, ON motion OF MT. Forresaer M.sn tnera
duly seconded, the following feso'"'i'o' "0t'
unanimously adopted: ,.
Ist, That the President be authorized toot
.,or urinary elections for delegates to COLI
vention for the purpose OF securing pIop..i
representation of this parish Id the Demoefdt
lie Congressional Conyen.i1 te sstin st Instant ~ to
saIaat n candidate for the 9Th Congressional
District ,+,+;,n IN the
Parish Convention be the Democratic Votes
cast at the last Presidential electioh aho thas
it be as follows, to-wit: 20 nu,,,a
Prairie d. Vile Plate 6, Lower Bayou b9ut !,
Oneiousas Ia, Mallet 8, Port Barry and Waxla
4 Chataianier S, Chicot ii, Niggerfoot l.
Grand Coteau 6, Washington 3, Bellevue :,
Upper Mamou 3, Dossman z, Couiee Grocne .,
Atchafalaya ], Upper Bayou bGut T. Dig oa"0
4. Plaisance 6, Prairie Laurent !:
Sd. That all democrats having the riehS
to vote ut the Congressional election shai DC
entitled to vote at the primaries.
4 That the President have tho eft ef dt 70
~ na,.as A. The urimaries and also the time and
nIaes eas where, when the convention shall be held;
agpsDt "d ss fssssn
~ ,raa unanimously resolved that the Presi-
dent Of the Executive Committee be author ~ 5;ar
ned, should be think proper to 90 DO in mn. lieu
Meeting Of the Democrats of this parish : as .
such time and place as he may designatenr 4 ior
the purpose of selecting delegates % sns sehe ng
at Baton Rouge on the 28th instant
The President having presented me rehs.gDott O.
tion of Mr.. Frank Wharton as as mem1er p1end po ~
bin sans duty seconded, the resignation was ac
cented and the President authorized to flifhe
same. ~, Cor,,,,;+
toe adjourned subject to the call Of the Prsl
a.. ~. .''1''' Il. D. ESTILETTE,
NJ Arnprs President Democratic
~ Secretary. Executive Committee
for parish of st. Landry
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

Obi the dust But in spite Of il all, the ba
for the prize, and one of them " lid get it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The women of noW-a-days seem to have Az
the hustle and the bank cashiers ai me glb up
and git--Ex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.
n will be in my Office at Opelousas, daily,
frnm Thursday October, 9th, to THURSDAY
Oct. 9Th. to revise and correct REGISTRATION on
and TO register those who have NOT hefesOlole
been registered. .erpA ApEs
Registrar.
opelousas, Sept. 10th, 1887. ~
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
L0mfsiana Streams.

The report Of the chief of engineers, now in
course of preparation for the information OF
Congress will contain the following state
ments and suggestions relating to river I'M
provements in Louisiana:
The Teche is now opened its entire length,
from its mouth to Port Barre, and all IS now
done that can be done for. the stream prepar,
atery to the actual construction OF loek ana
dam for slack water navigation. Estsa sfed- s
cost $I75, ,000 Should Congress decide 20
make slack water navigation on this stream,
the total amount estimated for should be pro-
yided for in one lump. The improvements
thus far made have cost almost $44 .ooO. Iney
have improved navigation materially, but
have not produced any increase OF commerce
nor reduced the freight rates in that section.
In regard to the proposed canal Tor connec
ing Bayou Teehe with Grand Lake it is sag
be of local importance. 1t is not
thOught it would beneflt
steamboats, plying on the Teche or the
planters to any great extent, tor the reason
that the plantations are on the bayou. IL IL
recommended, therefore, that no WORK be
commenced on this canal until Lne an1oun aans y y
necessary to complete the same t$lI0, ,uOOl mas
been appropriated, nor is it supposed that De
nefits 10 commerce will equal or approximate
what the canal will cost.
AS to the Bayou Ccurtablean, where the
project is to close mp all the bayous running
out of the south bansa it is said that eht
prospects of success, even should all the run
out bayous bs closed, are everything but Ger
| tain vet the closure of two of the princlpa
outlets in one season did produce an increas
cd depth eff three feet. 1t is proposed, though
as soon as the water is low enough, TO RESUME
work on the dam, and if possible, complet'
an additional dam on Bayou Malnselle.
The work on Caicasleu river VIII not o.
I permanent, but it is thought that the reyet
I ment OH the lower bar viii last much longe
1 than heretofore, on account of the revetmen
/ walls, which were designed to prevent tn
sea from washing the excavated mater1a
back into the channel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

DEALER in Breech aud Muzzle loading
, Gums aud Rifles, Pistols Ammunition and
Snortiue Goods. Shells loaded TO order.
H Repairs Of all kinds executed i'll best
style at lowest prices.
Opelousas, Sept i0.-6m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
DURLIC SALE. :%sssszss.ss =ass-'--es =
Probate Court. Parish of ST. LalG No 1928.

ESTATE OF MARIE MLLISA JEANsoNkEof
BY virtue of au order Of the Honorable 9ss-
Probate Court iu aud for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last aud highest bidder, by the under
signed or duly qualified auctioneer, at the
Court House in the town OF OpeIousas,
ST. Landry parish, on usWEDNESDAY r, Oct.
5, 1887, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Marie Melina Jean
souue deceased, TO wit:
certain tract of land, situated III Prairie
Busse, iu this parish. containing forty"seven
arpents, more or less, bounded north by iapd
of Rene Carriere and others, south BY public
road, east by public road leading to Barry's
Landing, aud west by land of Ambroise Valin.
The improvements on the nnd and the grow
ing crop reserved,
Terms aud conditioDs,-On q credit OF Que
aud two years from the day Of sale; the puF-
chaser or purchasers to furnish their notes,
with security, in solido, TO the satisfaction oe
tue tutor and payable 10 his order. The notes
to bear eight per cf1it Interest from date un,
til paid ; vendors privilege aud special mort
gage being rgtaiued ON the property sold TO
secure the pay yiueut OF SAID notes aud attor-
uey's fees, al rate pf ten per cent thereon, IN
case of suit to enfoiGe payment.
CHAS. VICTOR GUlDAT,
Sent. 3. 1887 Tutor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17
UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA.

Vim. Preston Johnston, LL. .. FresiueItE'
FITCH School with Manual Training. Col
u lege with six courses of instruction.
University courses in Science aud Letters.
Session begins Oct. ID. ID. Sophie neWcomo COM
Memorial College for Women begins Oct. 18th
Medical Department begins Oct. 18th. Law
Department begins Nov. 2ist. :,
Catalogues containing encouragement OF an
departments may be had by application to the
Secretary of the University, Tulane Hall,
New Orleans, La. aug o'oh
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-09-17

The Capiolian- Advocate says Of Sen Mich
oils defense OF his bolt of the St. Martin
nomination in his Opelousas speech
Gov. Nichols was unfortunate in baslng h!s D
denial that be had bolted the Demoeratie
nomination on the ground that he was not s.
resident Of the First Congressional DlstricI.
reason should dss have Kept ss 5 nneuee lro
af his name to al independent movement at
fha most critical period Of the presidential m y,
campaign His excuse that the party eEgahl. 81
81 ton in that district had been effected o. 2
time when many people we're away from ,rl.s Ine
city Is destroyed BY she fact that mp nraar ndhs ;as
ausrices two Years before, and that Gov
Nichols hopes to be nominated by its ass,s,
tance aud that of some OF the very ieaaels
whom he charges with having made the cor q
/ rupt transaction that. in Gov. NICHOLS opln-
| ion, justified the movement 10 which ne eA-
tended the support of his speeches and lnIla.
ence Then, this alleged barter OF the noIn,- |,
nation had no connection Whatsoever VIII 3.
] the regular nomination Of Hon. LOUIS et.
/ Martin, de honorable gentleman and loyal 9
i Democrat as can be found in the State
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The Veteran and she Politician
N. 0. States

N. U, States.
About the fiimsiest textile With which it was
ever attempted to drape the nudity OF pal
pabIe and outrageous violation of party disci-
pllne and party usages, was the article of the
Picayune of yesterday in defense of the Hunt
bolt and Ex-Governor Nichols participation
therein.
That the Picayune shonI defend the Hunt
or any other bolt, from the Democratic party,
Is quite natural, since ali its preachmepts dur
ing the past ten years have been to foster the
spirit of rebellion in the Democrats party anu
to demoralize its discipline. Answering our
historical review in Thursdays States the Pic
ayune says
aBeyond the narrow sphere of professional
notifies there has never been any question OF
the immense value of the service which he
rendered to the Commonwealth at the most.
critical .juncture of its history. and the people
have no love for those who would rob him Of
the laurels that he won either amid the IRON
hail of battle or as the leader OF his party at
time when only wonderful com nbinaton OF
sagacity and courage of foresight aud 1lrm-
ness, could have secured success. Gen. Mich
oils missing arm and leg are not more convinc-
ing as proofs of his military service than is the
supremacy of the Democratic party 10 Lou,si- +
ana to-day as evidence of his political service
This insidious intermingling Of Gen. Nlch-
oils glorious military career with bis later po-
litical record, now under very animated, not
to say passionate criticism, comes with partl-
cnlar iii grace from newspaper infinitely more
yersed in the devious and questionable meth
/ ods of factional politics than In :. The pride
pomp and circumstance of glorious war"
To us who followed and shared the fortunes
I of the Confederacy TO rs who witnessed and
/ took humble but dutifui part III scenes OF ter
j rife slaughter on the heds oI SharpsnuFg,
/ ChaneeIlorsyille, Gettysburg, DreWrys Bluff
I and Petersburg, and who with heart near
/ broken, and eyes snffused with tears, beheid
and heIped to bury hecat0mbes OF limbs torn
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-02-09
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8. 1887.
: a marriage Mart ia ROumanIa.

A remarkable custom exists among the
Roumanians living in the westerly Carpa-
thians., Every year, at the Feast Of the
Apostles Peter and Paul, market Is held
on the crest OF the Galna, from 5000 to
6,000 feet above the level of the sea, and
here all the manageable girls OF the
entire district assembi their parents
in order to be viewed and claimed.
Mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and
various other female friends contribute
to the dowry, and this completed, 1t Is
carried to the market on the Gaina in
neatly made trunks, decorated with
flowers and carried by the famlly's best
horses. Cattle, bees, and other house,
hold requisites are also added to the
dowTy.
On the CANA every family which has
a marriageabie daughter occupies dis
tinct tent, In which the dowry is ex-
hibited, and in which the brlde,y!ewers
are expected.